Dua for Each Round of Tawaf (Rounds 1–7): Arabic, Transliteration & Meanings
Quick Answer & Key Summary
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- •The only strictly prescribed Sunnah dua during Tawaf is between the Yemeni Corner (Rukn al-Yamani) and the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).
- •Begin each round facing the Black Stone alignment reciting: "Bismillahi Allahu Akbar".
- •Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, recite: "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar".
- •You are free to recite personal prayers in your native language, Dhikr, Tasbeeh, and Quran during all other parts of the circuit.
- •Maintain continuous Wudhu and a respectful, calm walking pace throughout all 7 circuits.
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Starting Each Circuit at the Black Stone (Istilam)
At the start of every round of Tawaf, align yourself with the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) marked by the green laser indicator light on the courtyard wall:
Arabic:
<div class="p-4 bg-emerald-50 rounded-2xl border border-emerald-200 font-serif text-lg text-emerald-950 text-right"> بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ </div>
Transliteration:
Meaning:
Raise your right hand toward the Black Stone and make this recitation (Istilam by gesture without pushing or shoving).
Authentic Supplications for Circuits 1 Through 7
Circuit 1: Seeking Sincere Forgiveness & Guidance
- •Arabic: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
- •Transliteration: SubhanAllahi wal-hamdulillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
- •Translation: "Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, and there is no power nor might except with Allah."
Circuit 2: Dua for Comprehensive Protection & Health
- •Transliteration: Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah.
- •Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter."
Circuit 3: Dua for Strong Faith & Pious Family
- •Transliteration: Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqina imama.
- •Translation: "Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us leaders for the righteous." (Quran 25:74)
Circuit 4: Dua for Divine Guidance & Purification
- •Transliteration: Allahumma ihdini li-ahsanil-akhlaqi la yahdi li-ahsaniha illa Anta.
- •Translation: "O Allah, guide me to the best of character; none can guide to the best of it except You."
Circuit 5: Dua for Relief from Debt, Anxiety & Hardship
- •Transliteration: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
- •Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from grief and sadness, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the burden of debt and the oppression of men."
Circuit 6: Dua for Parents & Loved Ones
- •Transliteration: Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira.
- •Translation: "My Lord, have mercy upon my parents as they brought me up when I was small." (Quran 17:24)
Circuit 7: Gratitude, Praise & Seeking Jannah
- •Transliteration: Allahumma inni as'aluka ridaka wal-jannah, wa a'udhu bika min sakhatika wan-nar.
- •Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Your wrath and the Fire."
The Mandatory Sunnah Dua (Rukn al-Yamani to Hajar al-Aswad)
Between the third corner (Rukn al-Yamani) and the fourth corner (Hajar al-Aswad), the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) consistently recited this comprehensive prayer:
<div class="p-5 bg-emerald-900 text-white rounded-3xl space-y-2"> <div class="font-serif text-xl text-right leading-loose"> رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ </div> <div class="text-sm text-emerald-200 italic font-mono"> "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar." </div> <div class="text-xs text-emerald-100 font-medium"> "Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire." (Quran 2:201) </div> </div>